Lightning Strike Causes Fire At Essex Park Apartments, Displacing 12 Families
Twelve families were displaced after a lightning strike started a fire at an Essex apartment complex Thursday morning.
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Twelve families were displaced after a lightning strike started a fire at an Essex apartment complex Thursday morning.
Three more heat-related deaths have been reported in Maryland, bringing the seasonal total to five, the state's health department reports.
Police in Baltimore County are searching for a 36-year-old woman who has been missing for more than two weeks.
A woman is uninjured after the car she was driving went over an embankment along a Parkville road Thursday morning.
A Maryland State Trooper pleaded guilty to multiple charges after reportedly falsifying a number of DUI arrests, the state's attorney general's office said Wednesday.
Police in Baltimore County are searching for a man who they say shot his ex-girlfriend in a domestic-related shooting in Towson on Tuesday.
Police in Baltimore County arrested a homicide suspect following a pursuit on Interstate 695 Tuesday afternoon.
The third person inside a vehicle that crashed into a parked car and then a utility pole in Baltimore County last month has died from his injuries, police said Tuesday.
Police are investigating a shooting in Lansdowne that left one man dead Monday night.
Baltimore County police are searching for a 15-year-old girl who went missing from Dundalk in July.
A 31-year-old Baltimore County man is charged with pointing a laser at a police helicopter last month.
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced the county will now work to connect residents with benefits with a new screening call center.
One person suffered life-threatening injures Saturday after a boat sank in the area of Hart Miller Island, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.
Maryland State Police are investigating a crash that injured a tow truck operator working on the side of the road in Baltimore County.
Baltimore County Police are investigating a crash that happened Saturday afternoon in Upperco that left a bicyclist dead.
The 29-year-old Baltimore man arrested earlier this week for allegedly raping two women whom he offered rides posted bail and was released from jail without restrictions, WJZ has learned.
Officers have arrested the man they believe to be responsible for a shooting that occurred on July 23 in Gwynn Oak, the Baltimore County Police Department said Friday.
The Baltimore County Police Department has arrested a suspect they believe to be responsible for a domestic-related shooting in Randallstown on July 13.
Police have arrested a 19-year-old man in a fatal shooting in Owings Mills earlier this month.
Baltimore County Police detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect they believe to have been involved in the burglary of a Catonsville church in June.
A Baltimore County Police officer was injured when the patrol car flipped over after it collided with another car while responding to a call Thursday night.
A police officer suffered serious injures after their vehicle overturned in a crash in Parkville Thursday night, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.
Police have arrested a Baltimore man who they say raped a woman whom he offered to give a ride last year.
A round of severe storms moved through parts of Maryland Thursday, causing damage in some areas of the region and leaving thousands without power.
Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, the Baltimore County health officer and director of the county's Department of Health and Human Services, has tested positive for the coronavirus, the county's health department has confirmed.
It's the time we've been waiting for since January. The Ravens are back, and so are fans to cheer them on.
Former House Speaker and current U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi called for unity and an end to gun violence following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah.
The Baltimore Police Department's Western District, along with neighbors living in the Bolton Hill neighborhood, is requesting the public's help in identifying a suspect who is allegedly involved in multiple burglaries.
A former Baltimore County pastor was arrested and charged with sexual abuse, according to the Baltimore County Police Department.
A Florida woman has been charged in an identity theft scheme in Maryland, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Friday.
A U.S. Naval Academy midshipman was injured while security forces cleared a building during a campus lockdown, according to Naval Support Activity Annapolis.
A former Baltimore County pastor was arrested and charged with sexual abuse, according to the Baltimore County Police Department.
Maryland regulators on Friday set a procedural schedule for reviewing the Piedmont Reliability Project, a proposed 67-mile transmission line through Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick counties.
Mornings remain pleasant as afternoon temperatures trend warmer this weekend.
It's the time we've been waiting for since January. The Ravens are back, and so are fans to cheer them on.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Dill Dinkers in White Marsh, Maryland, is hosting the area’s first accessible pickleball tournament.
J.O. Spice in Halthorpe, Maryland, is coming up on its 80th anniversary.
The Fells Point Oyster Fest is returning to Baltimore starting on Friday, Sept. 12.
The 9th annual Love Groove Festival will return to Baltimore on Saturday, Sept. 13.
Baltimore-based artist and swimmer Katie Pumphrey debuted a solo exhibition called “Swimming Pool” at the Creative Alliance.
It's the time we've been waiting for since January. The Ravens are back, and so are fans to cheer them on.
More than a decade ago, quarterback Joe Flacco led the Baltimore Ravens on a magical ride through the playoffs and to victory in Super Bowl XLVII. He was the championship game's Most Valuable Player.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson won't face discipline for an interaction with a fan during Sunday's season opener in Buffalo, the NFL said.
Rookie Dylan Beavers drove in the winning run for a second straight day, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Pirates 3-2 on Thursday to finish a three-game sweep and hand Pittsburgh its sixth straight loss.
Dylan Beavers hit a winning single — his first walk-off hit — off Kyle Nicolas to give Baltimore its seventh victory in eight games
Former House Speaker and current U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi called for unity and an end to gun violence following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah.
The Trump administration told Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Friday it is now seeking to deport him to the tiny African kingdom of Eswatini, according to an email obtained by CBS News.
The number of states at least entertaining a redistricting effort is continuing to grow.
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia asked a judge on Thursday to bar DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi from making "inflammatory" statements.
A lawyer for Kilmar Abrego Garcia said he has asked a judge to reopen his immigration proceedings and is seeking asylum in the United States.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
Chief Meteorologist Derek Beasley has your Friday evening forecast | 9/12/2025
Mornings remain pleasant as afternoon temperatures trend warmer this weekend.
Friday morning starts cool before warm weekend weather.
Sunnier, warmer weather to close the week in Maryland
Nice weather to end the week in Maryland
Chief Meteorologist Derek Beasley has your Friday evening forecast | 9/12/2025
A U.S. Naval Academy midshipman and a security official were injured Thursday as law enforcement officers were clearing a building following a reported threat that prompted a campus lockdown, according to Naval Support Activity Annapolis (NSAA) and academy officials.
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for an end to gun violence after the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
A U.S. Naval Academy midshipman and a Naval Security Forces officer were injured after an unfounded threat prompted a lockdown on campus, USNA officials said.